Gautham Vasudev Menon movies & biography
Gautham Vasudev Menon is a filmmaker and actor born on 25 February 1973 in Ottapalam, Kerala, India. He is known for directing films such as Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022) and Yennai Arindhaal (2015), and for acting in films like Leo (2023) and Sita Ramam (2022).
Quick facts
| Known for | Director |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 February 1973 (age 53) |
| Birthplace | Ottapalam, Kerala, India |
| Latest release | Jana Nayagan (2026) |
Best Gautham Vasudev Menon movies
Sita Ramam
Dragon
Leo
Courier Boy Kalyan
Jana Nayagan
EuphoriaCareer overview
Gautham Vasudev Menon studied mechanical engineering at Mookambigai College of Engineering and graduated in 1993. His time there inspired the student characters in Minnale and Vaaranam Aayiram. Inspired by Dead Poet's Society and Nayagan, he wrote his first film at his college hostel. His mother encouraged him to become an ad filmmaker, and he apprenticed under Rajiv Menon. In 1997, he worked as an assistant director on Minsaara Kanavu and appeared in a cameo role. As a director, his films in our database include Yennai Arindhaal (2015), Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019), Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020), Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022), and Dominic and the Ladies' Purse (2025). He has also acted in films such as Trance (2020) as Solomon Davis, Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020) as Prathap Chakravarthi, Sita Ramam (2022) as Major Selvan, Leo (2023) as Joshy Andrews, and Viduthalai: Part I (2023) and Part II (2024) as Sunil Menon.
Gautham Vasudev Menon movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan | Srikanth | 5.2 TMDB |
| 2026 | Euphoria | Jayadev Nair | 3.8 TMDB |
| 2025 | Dragon | Vale Kumar | 7.4 TMDB |
| 2023 | Leo | Joshy Andrews | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Major Selvan | 7.8 TMDB |
| 2015 | Courier Boy Kalyan | Producer | 6.0 TMDB |
Gautham Vasudev Menon web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Navarasa | Director | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gautham Vasudev Menon's latest movie?
His latest movie in our database is Jana Nayagan (2026), in which he plays Srikanth.
What was Gautham Vasudev Menon's early work?
He worked as an assistant director for Minsaara Kanavu in 1997 and also appeared in a cameo role in that film.
What is Gautham Vasudev Menon's age and birthplace?
He was born on 25 February 1973 in Ottapalam, Kerala, India.
What are Gautham Vasudev Menon's best-known films?
He is known for directing Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022) and Yennai Arindhaal (2015), and for acting in Leo (2023) and Sita Ramam (2022).
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